Christian Dior Senior Seamstress - Haute Couture

About Christian Dior

Christian Dior, founded in Paris in 1946, stands as one of the world’s most influential maisons, uniting haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, fragrance, beauty, and exceptional retail experiences. As an employer, Dior offers a culture shaped by artistic audacity, meticulous craftsmanship, and the pursuit of excellence, where heritage and innovation continually enrich one another. Its teams collaborate across ateliers, studios, boutiques, and corporate functions within an international environment that values elegance, precision, inclusivity, and entrepreneurial spirit. Working at Dior means contributing to a legacy of timeless style while helping define the future of luxury with creativity, discipline, and purpose.

Role & Responsibilities

• Execute complete hand-assembly, montage, and finishing of haute couture garments following design specifications and model interpretations from the artistic studio
• Collaborate closely with modelists, stylists, cutters, workshop supervisors, and handlers to realize design intent across collections, prototypes, and custom/VIP orders
• Comprehend and interpret technical patterns, model sheets, and sketches; execute assembly sequencing based on upstream toile guidance from haute couture modelists
• Propose technical solutions to enhance feasibility, construction quality, and final aesthetic outcomes
• Execute fittings adjustments and refinements following client try-ons and styling sessions
• Work with diverse materials—including fabrics, leather, fur, integrated components, embroidery—demonstrating mastery of textile behavior and material properties
• Maintain unwavering adherence to the House's quality, cutting, and finishing standards
• Meet construction timelines established by supervisory staff; accommodate collection cycle rhythms through flexible scheduling
• Conduct garment retouching and alterations following client fittings
• Mentor and support apprentices, new team members, and junior seamstresses in skill-building and knowledge transmission

Qualifications

• CAP, BEP, or professional baccalaureate in Fashion and Garment Construction or equivalent qualification
• Minimum 8–10 years of demonstrated experience in haute couture garment construction, assembly, and finishing
• Expert proficiency in hand-sewing techniques and manual assembly methodologies
• Advanced technical literacy: ability to read toiles, interpret patterns, and provide constructive technical feedback
• Comprehensive expertise in textile knowledge, fabric properties, and behavioral characteristics of materials
• Demonstrated creative interpretation skills aligned with couture design philosophy
• Exceptional precision, attention to detail, and consistent quality standards

Skills

Experience

Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in haute couture garment construction, assembly, and finishing within a luxury or atelier environment. Proven expertise in specialized tailoring or dressmaking disciplines.

Education

CAP (Certificat d'Aptitude Professionnelle), BEP (Brevet d'Études Professionnelles), or professional baccalaureate (Bac pro) in Fashion Métiers de la mode, vêtement, or equivalent qualification.

Workplace

Culture

Christian Dior fosters a culture of refined creativity, exceptional craftsmanship, and continuous innovation, where teams are encouraged to uphold the Maison’s heritage while shaping the future of luxury. As an employer, it offers a dynamic and exacting environment that values collaboration, excellence, and the development of talent across artistic, retail, and corporate disciplines.

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